Intel UHD Graphics 617 vs NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q vs Intel HD Graphics 615
Intel UHD Graphics 617
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The Intel UHD Graphics 617 (GT2) is a low-end integrated graphics unit, which can be found in the Y-series of the Amber-Lake generation. This "GT2" version offers 24 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at up to 1050 MHz (depending on the CPU model). Due to its lack of dedicated graphics memory or eDRAM cache, the UHD 617 has to access the main memory (2x 64bit DDR3L/LPDDR3). Compared to the old HD Graphics 615 in Kaby-Lake-Y CPUs, the UHD 617 is the same GPU with slightly different clock speeds (depending on the model) and slight power/performance improvements due to the improved 14nm++ process. Compared to the similar UHD Graphics 615 in other Amber Lake models, the 617 looks to be higher clocked (+50 MHz) and has more headroom due to the higher TDP of 7 versus 5 Watt.
Performance
The 3D performance of the UHD 617 depends on the CPU model and the cooling / TDP-setting of the laptop. Furthermore, the used main memory (single channel, DDR3(L), amount) is influencing performance. On average the UHD graphics 617 should be very similar to the Kaby-Lake HD Graphics 615 due to the same architecture and similar speeds. That means that only low demanding games like Farming Simulator 17 or Rocket League are playable in lowest detail settings.
Features
The revised video engine in the HD 615 and UHD 615 / 617 now supports H.265/HEVC Main10 profile in hardware with 10 bit colors. Furthermore, Googles VP9 codec can also be hardware decoded. The UHD 617 should support HDCP 2.2 and therefore Netflix 4K. HDMI 2.0 however is still only supported with an external converter chip (LSPCon).
Power Consumption
The UHD Graphics 617 can be found in Y processors with 7 W TDP and is therefore suited for very thin, mostly passively cooled subnotebooks like the MacBook Air 2018.
NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q
► remove from comparisonThe Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design is a professional high-end graphics card for powerful laptops and mobile workstations. The Max-Q variants are lower clocked versions that are running more efficient and can be used in smaller chassis than the regular versions. It is based on the same TU104 chip as the consumer GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q but offers more shaders (128 more). Compared to the desktop RTX 5000, the mobile variant offers lower clock speeds. There are different versions available with 90, 85 and 80 Watt TGP power consumption.
| Model | TGP (W) | Base (MHz) | Boost (MHz) |
| Quadro RTX 5000 Desktop | 230 | 1620 | 1815 |
| Quadro RTX 5000 Mobile | 150 | 1350 | 1770 |
| Quadro RTX 5000 Mobile | 110 | 1035 | 1545 |
| Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q | 90 | 930 | 1455 |
| Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q | 85 | 765 | 1395 |
| Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q | 80 | 600 | 1350 |
The Quadro GPUs offer certified drivers, which are optimized for stability and performance in professional applications (CAD, DCC, medical, prospection, and visualizing applications). The performance in these areas is therefore much better compared to corresponding consumer GPUs.
Features
NVIDIA manufacturers the TU104 chip on a 12 nm FinFET process and includes features like Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) and Real-Time Ray Tracing (RTRT), which should combine to create more realistic lighting effects than older GPUs based on the company's Pascal architecture (if the games support it). The Quadro RTX 5000 is also DisplayPort 1.4 ready, while there is also support for HDMI 2.0b, HDR, Simultaneous Multi-Projection (SMP) and H.265 video en/decoding (PlayReady 3.0).
Performance
Compared to the regular Quadro RTX 5000 version, the Max-Q variants can be up to 27% slower (lower Turbo speeds) and therefore reach levels of the slower RTX 4000. Compared to consumer verisons, the Quadro variants have advantages due to the professional drivers and the large VRAM.
The still relatively high power consumption of the RTX5000 Max-Q makes the card most suited for big laptops.
Intel HD Graphics 615
► remove from comparisonThe Intel HD Graphics 615 (GT2) is a low-end integrated graphics unit, which can be found in the Y-series of the Kaby Lake generation. This "GT2" version offers 24 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at up to 1050 MHz (depending on the CPU model). Due to its lack of dedicated graphics memory or eDRAM cache, the HD 615 has to access the main memory (2x 64bit DDR3L/LPDDR3).
Performance
The 3D performance of the HD 615 depends on the CPU model and the cooling / TDP-setting of the laptop. Furthermore, the used main memory (single channel, DDR3(L), amount) is influencing performance. On average the HD graphics 615 should be around 20 to 30 percent faster than the previous generation, the HD Graphics 615. Therefore, it may even reach the performance of the HD Graphics 520. Some low demanding games should therefore be playable with the chip.
Features
The revised video engine now supports H.265/HEVC Main10 profile in hardware with 10 bit colors. Furthermore, Googles VP9 codec can also be hardware decoded. The first models do not support HDCP 2.2 and therefore Netflix 4K. This was added with the new models in 2017 and beginning of May 2017 also the older CPU models like the m3-7Y30 are now shipped with a new S-Spec Code that supports HDCP 2.2. HDMI 2.0 however is still only supported with an external converter chip (LSPCon).
Power Consumption
The HD Graphics 615 can be found in Y processors with 4.5 W TDP (can be manipulated by the laptop manufacturers) and is therefore suited for very thin, mostly passively cooled 2-in-1 notebooks and tablets.
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| Codename | Kaby-Lake GT2 | N19E-Q5 MAX-Q | Kaby-Lake GT2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Architecture | Gen. 9 Amber Lake | Turing | Gen. 9 Kaby Lake | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pipelines | 24 - unified | 3072 - unified | 24 - unified | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Core Speed | 300 - 1150 (Boost) MHz | 600 - 930 - 1350 - 1455 (Boost) MHz | 300 - 1050 (Boost) MHz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory Bus Width | 64/128 Bit | 256 Bit | 64/128 Bit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory Type | DDR3L/LPDDR3 | GDDR6 | DDR3L/LPDDR3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| API | DirectX 12_1, OpenGL 4.4 | DirectX 12_1, OpenGL 4.6 | DirectX 12_1, OpenGL 4.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| technology | 14 nm | 12 nm | 14 nm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Features | QuickSync | NVLink, DLSS, Raytraycing, VR Ready, G-SYNC, Vulkan, Multi Monitor | QuickSync | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of Announcement | 30.10.2018 | 27.05.2019 | 30.08.2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory Speed | 14000 MHz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Max. Amount of Memory | 16 GB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Consumption | 80 - 90 Watt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Benchmarks
3DM Vant. Perf. total + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q
specvp12 sw-03 + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit + Intel UHD Graphics 617
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q
Average Benchmarks Intel UHD Graphics 617 → 100% n=12
Average Benchmarks NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q → 1223% n=12
Average Benchmarks Intel HD Graphics 615 → 89% n=12
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
1 This benchmark is not used for the average calculation
Game Benchmarks
The following benchmarks stem from our benchmarks of review laptops. The performance depends on the used graphics memory, clock rate, processor, system settings, drivers, and operating systems. So the results don't have to be representative for all laptops with this GPU. For detailed information on the benchmark results, click on the fps number.
Watch Dogs Legion
2020
FIFA 21
2020
Star Wars Squadrons
2020
Serious Sam 4
2020
Horizon Zero Dawn
2020
Death Stranding
2020
F1 2020
2020
Gears Tactics
2020
Doom Eternal
2020
Hunt Showdown
2020
Hearthstone
2020
Need for Speed Heat
2019
GRID 2019
2019
Borderlands 3
2019
Control
2019
F1 2019
2019
League of Legends
2019
Rage 2
2019
Anno 1800
2019
The Division 2
2019
Dirt Rally 2.0
2019
Far Cry New Dawn
2019
Metro Exodus
2019
Apex Legends
2019
Battlefield V
2018
Hitman 2
2018
Strange Brigade
2018
The Crew 2
2018
Far Cry 5
2018
World of Tanks enCore
2018
X-Plane 11.11
2018
Call of Duty WWII
2017
The Evil Within 2
2017
Rocket League
2017
For Honor
2017
Resident Evil 7
2017
Titanfall 2
2016
Farming Simulator 17
2016
Battlefield 1
2016
Civilization 6
2016
The Division
2016
Far Cry Primal
2016
Rainbow Six Siege
2015
World of Warships
2015
Metal Gear Solid V
2015
Dota 2 Reborn
2015
The Witcher 3
2015
Dirt Rally
2015
GTA V
2015
Battlefield Hardline
2015
Alien: Isolation
2014
Sims 4
2014
GRID: Autosport
2014
Battlefield 4
2013
Metro: Last Light
2013
BioShock Infinite
2013
Tomb Raider
2013
Hitman: Absolution
2012
Counter-Strike: GO
2012
Diablo III
2012
World of Warcraft
2005Average Gaming Intel UHD Graphics 617 → 100%
Average Gaming 30-70 fps → 100%
Average Gaming NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q → 910%
Average Gaming Intel HD Graphics 615 → 88%
Average Gaming 30-70 fps → 87%
| Intel UHD Graphics 617 | NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q | Intel HD Graphics 615 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | ||||
| Outriders | 12.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| F1 2020 | 217 | 162 | 139 | 108 | 83 | 46 | 12.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Valorant | 64.4 | 25.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gears Tactics | 202 | 139 | 100 | 79 | 52 | 26 | 17.8 | ||||||||||||||
| Hearthstone | 27.6 | 19 | 7.99 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fall Guys | 34.2 | 15.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| F1 2019 | 153 | 133 | 112 | 103 | 85 | 54 | 18.1 | ||||||||||||||
| League of Legends | 79 | 62 | 51 | 48.6 | 34.4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total War: Three Kingdoms | 231 | 125 | 84 | 61 | 39 | 20 | 21.7 | 6.5 | |||||||||||||
| Strange Brigade | 18.2 | 8 | 8.8 | 12.1 | |||||||||||||||||
| The Crew 2 | 11.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Far Cry 5 | 128 | 106 | 101 | 96 | 74 | 40 | 9 | ||||||||||||||
| World of Tanks enCore | 595 | 367.5 | 175.5 | 109.6 | 52.3 | 106 | 13.4 | 5.8 | |||||||||||||
| X-Plane 11.11 | 20.2 | 14.1 | 12.8 | 107 | 94 | 79 | 55 | 18.8 | 12 | 11 | 4.3 | ||||||||||
| Kingdom Come: Deliverance | 8.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Fortnite | 35.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Star Wars Battlefront 2 | 14.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Need for Speed Payback | 8.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Call of Duty WWII | 15.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Assassin´s Creed Origins | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Destiny 2 | 11.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ELEX | 8.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| The Evil Within 2 | 8.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Middle-earth: Shadow of War | 113 | 108 | 98 | 86 | 38 | 15 | |||||||||||||||
| FIFA 18 | 45.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| F1 2017 | 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Dirt 4 | 31.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Rocket League | 61.2 | 26 | 18.3 | 34 | 19.4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Prey | 14.3 | 6.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Warhammer 40.000: Dawn of War III | 11.6 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ghost Recon Wildlands | 130.4 | 91.9 | 85.7 | 58.7 | 38.6 | 9.8 | 4 | ||||||||||||||
| For Honor | 246.1 | 162.1 | 156 | 123.2 | 48.1 | 16.8 | 6.2 | ||||||||||||||
| Resident Evil 7 | 22.2 | 9.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Titanfall 2 | 19.9 | 15.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Farming Simulator 17 | 70.2 | 45.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Battlefield 1 | 13 | 9.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Civilization 6 | 20.6 | 9.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| FIFA 17 | 36.8 | 29.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Deus Ex Mankind Divided | 9.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Mirror's Edge Catalyst | 15.5 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Overwatch | 28.2 | 21.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Doom | 12.9 | 10.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ashes of the Singularity | 84.4 | 77.7 | 75.4 | 42.3 | 8.2 | ||||||||||||||||
| The Division | 15.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Far Cry Primal | 12 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rise of the Tomb Raider | 16.1 | 281.4 | 198.6 | 134.5 | 110.1 | 45.4 | 13 | 9 | |||||||||||||
| Rainbow Six Siege | 254.8 | 226.7 | 191.8 | 183.4 | 86.9 | 24.6 | 16.2 | ||||||||||||||
| Star Wars Battlefront | 19.8 | 11.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Fallout 4 | 10.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 | 8.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Anno 2205 | 15.9 | 10.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| World of Warships | 49.9 | 30.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Metal Gear Solid V | 23.4 | 20.8 | 7.6 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dota 2 Reborn | 67.2 | 28.2 | 14.6 | 13.6 | 148 | 134 | 124 | 118 | 99 | 56 | 36 | 18 | 16 | ||||||||
| The Witcher 3 | 309 | 238 | 143 | 82 | 50 | 11.9 | |||||||||||||||
| Dirt Rally | 71.6 | 16.26 | |||||||||||||||||||
| GTA V | 173 | 167 | 141 | 75 | 79 | 22 | 20 | 6.14 | |||||||||||||
| Battlefield Hardline | 19.7 | 15.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Dragon Age: Inquisition | 17.6 | 12.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| F1 2014 | 55 | 34 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Alien: Isolation | 26.3 | 19 | 9.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor | 23.5 | 13.7 | 6.8 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sims 4 | 151 | 92 | 43 | 29 | |||||||||||||||||
| GRID: Autosport | 74.9 | 24.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Thief | 13.9 | 9.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Battlefield 4 | 31 | 21 | 17 | 6.4 | |||||||||||||||||
| Metro: Last Light | 20.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| BioShock Infinite | 47.6 | 27.9 | 25 | 8.4 | 343 | 302 | 281 | 170 | 39 | 22 | 19 | 6 | |||||||||
| Tomb Raider | 57 | 26 | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Crysis 3 | 21 | 12.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Hitman: Absolution | 21.9 | 14 | 7.6 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Counter-Strike: GO | 99.9 | 57.3 | 39.5 | 21.9 | |||||||||||||||||
| Diablo III | 55.8 | 36.3 | 30.1 | 17.8 | |||||||||||||||||
| The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | 35.1 | 18 | 7.9 | ||||||||||||||||||
| World of Warcraft | 88.9 | 83.2 | 60.9 | 7.9 | |||||||||||||||||
| Intel UHD Graphics 617 | NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q | Intel HD Graphics 615 | |||||||||||||||||||
| low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | < 30 fps < 60 fps < 120 fps ≥ 120 fps | 2 1 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | | | < 30 fps < 60 fps < 120 fps ≥ 120 fps | 3 14 | 5 12 | 8 8 | 1 10 4 | 2 4 | 2 11 3 | < 30 fps < 60 fps < 120 fps ≥ 120 fps | 51 14 8 1 | 40 6 3 | 13 4 1 | 9 1 | 1 | 2 |
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